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- [fahr-si-kuh l]
- /ˈfɑr sɪ kəl/
- /fɑːs/
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- [fahr-si-kuh l]
- /ˈfɑr sɪ kəl/
Definitions of farcical word
- adjective farcical pertaining to or of the nature of farce. 1
- adjective farcical resembling farce; ludicrous; absurd. 1
- noun farcical Of or resembling a farce, esp. because of absurd or ridiculous aspects. 1
- adjective farcical absurd, ridiculous 1
- adjective farcical If you describe a situation or event as farcical, you mean that it is so silly or extreme that you are unable to take it seriously. 0
- adjective farcical ludicrous; absurd 0
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Origin of farcical
First appearance:
before 1710 One of the 50% oldest English words
First recorded in 1710-20; farce + -ical
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Parts of speech for Farcical
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
exclamation
farcical popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
farcical usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for farcical
adj farcical
- funny — funnies. comic strips. Also called funny paper. the section of a newspaper reserved for comic strips, word games, etc.
- ludicrous — causing laughter because of absurdity; provoking or deserving derision; ridiculous; laughable: a ludicrous lack of efficiency.
- preposterous — completely contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; absurd; senseless; utterly foolish: a preposterous tale.
- outrageous — of the nature of or involving gross injury or wrong: an outrageous slander.
- ridiculous — causing or worthy of ridicule or derision; absurd; preposterous; laughable: a ridiculous plan.
adjective farcical
- absurd — If you say that something is absurd, you are criticizing it because you think that it is ridiculous or that it does not make sense.
- silly — weak-minded or lacking good sense; stupid or foolish: a silly writer.
- incompetent — not competent; lacking qualification or ability; incapable: an incompetent candidate.
- embarrassing — Causing embarrassment.
- foolish — resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered; unwise: a foolish action, a foolish speech.
Antonyms for farcical
adj farcical
- tragic — characteristic or suggestive of tragedy: tragic solemnity.
- sensible — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
- real — true; not merely ostensible, nominal, or apparent: the real reason for an act.
- sad — Systems Analysis Definition
- serious — of, showing, or characterized by deep thought.
adjective farcical
- solemn — grave, sober, or mirthless, as a person, the face, speech, tone, or mood: solemn remarks.
Top questions with farcical
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